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Sclerotiniaceae (Noun)

Meaning

A fungus family of order Helotiales.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The Sclerotiniaceae family encompasses a wide variety of plant pathogens, including some species that cause serious damage to crops.
  • Some species within the Sclerotiniaceae family exhibit obligate biotrophic relationships with their host plants.
  • Botrytis elliptica, a species within the Sclerotiniaceae family of fungi, causes a destructive disease in lilies known as fire blight or botrytis blight.
  • Sclerotiniaceae includes the genus Monilinia, which is particularly damaging to stone fruits and other related tree crops.
  • Plant breeders and researchers study and classify the Sclerotiniaceae family to gain a deeper understanding of fungal evolution and develop effective controls.

Synonyms

  • Family Sclerotiniaceae
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